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Which of the following alcohol has highe...

Which of the following alcohol has highest solubility in water

A

Secondary butyl alcohol

B

Tertiary butyl alcohol

C

Ethelene glycol

D

Glycerol

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The correct Answer is:
D
Higher the number of - OH group
Higher the tendency to form inter -H-bonding with water hence higher will be solubility.
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